Vulcan, Inc. is looking for a SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER. This is a full-time role based in Seattle, Washington.

Vulcan is where you come to embrace your ‘and’ game as we have an environment where talented individuals come together to use their talents, insights and experience “and” promote an exciting mix of world changing ideas for impact. We offer plenty of opportunities to work across a variety of disciplines, projects and problems “and” learn about a broader range of subjects than you ever thought possible. Working at Vulcan can be thrilling and fun “and” gives you a chance to build a better world. Working with us means experiencing in just one day what many people might only experience in a lifetime.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We seek a Senior Marketing Communications Strategist to create and implement marketing programs that will play a fundamental role in bringing to life Vulcan and Paul Allen’s initiatives.

To succeed, you’ll need a strong understanding of the communications landscape combined with a focus on audience insights, digital platforms and distribution, and a strong track record of developing campaigns that reach their targets effectively and efficiently.

It will be your role to craft marketing campaigns in concert with your internal stakeholders, and to help determine the best resource mix (internal teams or external vendors) to make them a reality.

Clear communication skills and familiarity with marketing channels are vital, but you’ll also need to be an advocate for new approaches and breakthrough creative.

Your deadlines will range from tomorrow to six months, and you will likely have several projects running at once. A commitment to data-driven decision making and metrics is critical.

AS A MEMBER ON OUR TEAM YOU WILL BE

• Working with internal teams to develop and manage strategic marketing initiatives, from creative brief through analysis of results, in order to have the broadest possible impact on the audiences we care about
• Working with teams to develop appropriate audience segmentation and develop marketing campaigns addressing those segments
• Establishing key performance indicators for all campaigns
• Be an advocate for quality content and new approaches, staying up-to-date on digital marketing trends and potential new channels and strategies
• Traveling up to 25% of the time

CHARACTERISTICS WE LOOK FOR

• Innovative, collaborative and trustworthy with an entrepreneurial spirit
• An authentic appreciation for Vulcan’s mission to solve the world’s toughest problems
• Highly organized with ability to shift gears and pivot quickly
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in an evolving, dynamic environment
• A higher than average amount of emotional intelligence. High intellect/low ego
• Good sense of humor and desire to pause and enjoy the big wins with teammates
• Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
• And last but not least, grit. Your demonstrated, sustained and exuberant passion over the long-haul equals grit. We value and celebrate it

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or MBA) in marketing, journalism, English or communications from accredited institution and at least 6 years relevant marketing and campaign experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

WE’RE COMMITTED TO INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job description listed above is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, disability, political ideology, or veteran status, or other protected class.